Obituaries

Francis Matthew Pisarich

Francis Matthew Pisarich

Nov 18, 2008

Francis Matthew Pisarich, 90, of Biloxi passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Biloxi. Francis was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated valedictorian from Sacred Heart Academy in 1936. Francis was a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard. He led a wave of assault infantry men onto Omaha Beach on D-Day for which he was awarded...

Elmore Robert "Bobby" Vignes

Elmore Robert "Bobby" Vignes

Nov 18, 2008

Elmore Robert "Bobby" Vignes, 57, of Biloxi, MS died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Vignes had been a resident of the coast since 1976. He was in the retail business for many years, including Delchamps and Big Lots. He attended Heritage UMC in D'Iberville, MS. He enjoyed football, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He...

Dale Stephen Adams

Dale Stephen Adams

Nov 18, 2008

Mr. Dale Stephen Adams, age 51, died at his home in Biloxi after a courageous battle with cancer. Dale will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who...

William Warren Moore

William Warren Moore

Nov 17, 2008

Mr. William Warren Moore, age 92, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2008 at his residence in Vancleave, Ms. He was born August 24, 1916 in Prichard, Ala. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipefitter at the age of 70. He loved his family, his church, his community, fishing and gardening, but most of all, he...

Edna M. Hall

Edna M. Hall

Nov 16, 2008

Edna M. Hall, age 84, of Gulfport, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Gulfport. She worked as office manager for Dr. Reagan Hall's Dentist office. She loved gardening and plants, bird watching and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Frank Hall. She is survived by her son, Russell Hall; two...

Dale E. Lawson

Dale E. Lawson

Nov 16, 2008

Dale E. Lawson, age 81, of Gulfport, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Lawson was born in Benkelman, NE and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1946, retiring after 24 years of service. He then worked for U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office...

George H. Payne Sr.

George H. Payne Sr.

Nov 14, 2008

George H. Payne, Sr., 86, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, November 14. He was born in Munson, Florida on the 29th day of May, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Margaret E. Payne, one sister, Bessie Carver, and seven brothers, John, Frank, Broward, Arlington, Wilson, Wilborn, and Gordon. He is survived by his...

Print Edgar Eaton

Print Edgar Eaton

Nov 14, 2008

Mr. Print Edgar Eaton, 84, of Biloxi, MS, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2008, after a long, hard battle with lung cancer. Mr. Eaton was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was an U. S. Army Veteran of WW II and a pulpwood hauler for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine LeBlanc Eaton, and...

Robert Russell Ray

Robert Russell Ray

Nov 13, 2008

Mr. Russell Ray, 42, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Ray was formerly of Birmingham, AL and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past four years. He was a graudate of Hueytown High School and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is survived by his life partner, Brad Maples of Biloxi; parents,...

Paul Lewis Knott

Paul Lewis Knott

Nov 13, 2008

Paul Lewis Knott, 75, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Biloxi. Paul was born on August 1, 1933 and was a resident of Biloxi since 1973. He was a 28 year Military Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force. He also had a Masters in Computer Science and Mathematics, a Bachelors in Physics and Science....

David Allen Bullis

David Allen Bullis

Nov 13, 2008

Mr. David Allen Bullis, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. David was born in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1931. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce Collins Bullis of Ocean Springs, MS., brother, William Bullis of Mesa, AZ., two sons, William (Vicki) Bullis and Robert Bullis, two daughters, Susan (Neal) Hravak...

Gary K. Noble

Gary K. Noble

Nov 10, 2008

Mr. Gary K. "Butch" Noble, age 62, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 10, 2008, surrounded by his wife and children. Butch was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. He always said there was no where on earth he would rather live. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Hollis Noble and Leola Tootle...

James Adam Tanner

James Adam Tanner

Nov 10, 2008

James A. Tanner, age 76, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Tanner was born in Jackson County, who remained a life-long resident of Vancleave and was a member of the Community of Christ Church. James was preceded in death by his wife, Nena Doris Tanner. Survivors include his sons, Robert Tanner, Willie Tanner...

Versie Dill

Versie Dill

Nov 9, 2008

Versie Dill, age 72, of Saucier, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 in Saucier. Mrs. Dill was a native and longtime resident of Saucier. She attended high school in Saucier and was a homemaker. She was a member of Saucier United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles Dill; a daughter, Deby Dill; a son, Charles Dill, Jr.; a...

Catherine Ethel Kostmayer

Catherine Ethel Kostmayer

Nov 8, 2008

Mrs. Catherine Ethel Wilson Kostmayer, 82, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Kostmayer was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a Catholic and homemaker. She loved to cook but enjoyed dancing more. Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Ebbie" Kostmayer; daughter, Joanne Duvic; step-daughter, Linda (Louis) Capuano; step-son, Don (Dianne) Kostmayer; grandchildren, Tonya...

Everett Arthur Ibele

Everett Arthur Ibele

Nov 8, 2008

Everett Ibele, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2008. Mr. Ibele served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the Philippines and Pearl Harbor. He was a 67 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #568. He was a member of Magnolia Masonic Lodge. He was a Scottish...

John Bernard (Bernie JB) Smith

John Bernard (Bernie JB) Smith

Nov 7, 2008

John Bernard (Bernie, JB) Smith, 53, passed away on November 7, 2008, at home in Pass Christian, MS, after an extended illness. He was born on November 24, 1954, in Galveston, TX, to Chester and Irline Smith, their fifth child. Bernie grew up in Gulfport and attended Gulfport schools. He spent some time in Vicksburg, MS with his late uncle...

Margaret  Ann Thompson

Margaret Ann Thompson

Nov 7, 2008

Margaret Ann Thompson, age 90, formerly of Laurel, MS passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008, in Ocean Springs, where she had resided since the death of her husband. Mrs. Thompson moved to the Coast to be near and to care for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.B. Thompson, her parents, James Madison...

Louis H. Meaut, Sr.

Louis H. Meaut, Sr.

Nov 7, 2008

Mr. Louis H. Meaut, Sr., age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS., surrounded by his family, was called home to join his loving wife, Patricia, and only son, Louis, Jr., on Friday, November 7, 2008. Mr. Meaut was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from the US Postal Service...

Violet May Sherwood

Violet May Sherwood

Nov 6, 2008

Mrs. Violet M. Sherwood, age 87, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sherwood was a resident of the Gulf Coast for fourteen years. She worked for the 4H club in Michigan; she knitted sweaters for the Navy Relief Society and was an avid quilter. Violet was preceded in death by her husband...

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